Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist'
Japanese Painted Fern
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Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist') - Description
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Wildwood Twist' is an unusual hybrid fern with mature fronds that are slightly twisted and painted in smoky grey and green. The unique habit of 'Wildwood Twist' makes this fern an excellent conversation piece in the garden.
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist') - Growth
Takes full sun or partial shade. Plant subjected to full sun need constantly wet soil. Some species can produce fronds that get 4 ft. and taller. Does best in high humidity.
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist') - Planting
As soon as ripe, sow spores at 70F (21C) for tender species; for hardy species, sow at 59-61F (15-16C). In early spring, divide and repot clumps of rhizomes.
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist') - Pest
Rust.
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist') - Interesting facts
The sori, which contain the spores of the popular Athyrium, are long and J-shaped, overlapping adjacent veins on the undersides of the fronds.
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular to ample water. Does best with moist, fertile, neutral to acidic soil. Make sure to enrich soil with leaf mold or compost. During the growing season, water freely; sparingly in winter.
